President Bush will welcome President Vaclav Klaus of the Czech
Republic to the White House on March 8. The Czech Republic is a close
friend and ally of the United States. It remains a staunch member of
the Coalition that brought freedom to Iraq and Afghanistan, and a
strong NATO ally. The President and President Klaus will discuss
transatlantic priorities, Iraq, the advance of democracy in Eastern
Europe and the broader Middle East, and other key global issues during
their meeting.